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Saint
Hesychios the Presbyter of Jerusalem
Saint Hesychios the Presbyter of Jerusalem
New Calendar March 28 Old Calendar April 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Hesychios lived a life of asceticism in Palestine in the IV century, and distinguished himself by writing spiritual treatises. The Orthodox Church commemorates Hesychios the Presbyter of Jerusalem on March 28.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Hesychios the Presbyter of Jerusalem as a patron when they bear the name Hesychios at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 28. Antiochian, pan-Orthodox Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Hesychios the Presbyter of Jerusalem, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.